Introduction
Foreword
Innovative Architecture โ Research and Development
Cooperation between Producers and Designers
Portrait
Part 1. Steel and Glass Constructions
European Investment Bank, Luxembourg
Design and Implementation
Energy Concept and Facade Design
Fire Protection Planning
Structure and Teamwork
Westfield London
Digital Process Chain from Design to Execution
The Westfield Roof โ from Concept to Fitting
The Role of the Facade Consultant
Minimised Shell Structures โ Challenges and Prospects
Part 2. Foils and Membranes
Allianz Arena, Munich
From the Idea to the Detail
Roof Structure and Vertical Facade
Design Aspects of ETFE Foil Cushions
Development of Lightweight Building Shells
Part 3. Element Facades
The Future of the Element Facade
7 More London
Developing the Production of the Aluminium Element Facade
Construction Management
Tender Process and Design
Facades of High-Rise Buildings โ Trends and Tendencies
Part 4. Structural use of Glass
Innovative Processes in the All-Glass Sector
Possible Applications of Cold-Bending
Fascinated by Glass
Glass Bridge and Glass Staircase
Applied Research Projects
Developing the Details
The Floating Seat
TriPyramid Structures
Challenges and Potential of Structural Glass
Testing and Inspection Procedures
Appendix
List of seele projects
Testing standards
Bibliography
Illustration Credits